BRCGS Food Safety Standard Update – Clause 7.4.2

July 15, 2026

BRCGS has recently issued an update to Food Safety Standard F926, Clause 7.4.2, strengthening the requirements relating to protective clothing and footwear within certified sites.

The revised requirements are intended to reinforce best practices for maintaining product safety and protecting production environments from contamination risks.

These changes will become effective from 10 August 2026. From this date, Telarc auditors will verify compliance with the updated requirements as part of scheduled BRCGS Food Safety assessments.

We encourage certified sites to review the revised clause and assess their current arrangements for protective clothing and footwear to ensure compliance ahead of implementation.

If further guidance is issued by BRCGS, Telarc will continue to keep clients informed and provide updates as they become available.